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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
1
Concord society notes report residents visiting New York and vacations in town. Local clubs schedule events including a whist party at Monument hall and an I O C F dance. Middlesex school hockey, a Dairy men’s association appointment, and a guest night at the Medford Woman's club are announced along with school and farm bureau items and gym class beginnings.
Mrs Ellen Gleason Sullivan a longstanding resident of Concord died Wednesday aged 90 or 91 at her Monument Street home. Funeral held Friday a high mass at St Bernard's Church with Rev Michael Mahon. Burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery. Pallbearers included grandsons John Donald Joseph and Thomas Hanlon and Jeremiah Gleason of Shirley. Survived by two daughters Miss Nellig Sullivan and Mrs Mary Murray.
West Acton residents report sickness and travel while social events and services fill the week. engagements, readings, and church activities are noted alongside a fishing outing at Fort Pond with a 16 pound haul in total.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Hayes was held Friday morning at St Elizabeth church in South Acton. Rev Walter Browne celebrated the requiem mass with A A Hilferty of Maynard presiding at the organ.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hall departed Friday for Jacksonville Florida arriving Saturday night they stayed Sunday. They departed Monday in their new Word car which was shipped ahead on the boat for St. Petersburg about 300 miles from Jacksonville.
The West Acton Woman's Club meets January 22 for a conference with speakers Mrs. Geraldine Gordon head worker at Dennison's House settlement on the Eight Hour Day for Women. Mrs. Mary Thompson a Ludlow textile worker will discuss The Effect of the Long Day on Health.
H. H. Young and family moved to Maynard. E. B. Wood joined W. A. Rodday. Dr. John F. Fitzgerald visited Monday. Edward Flavin had appendectomy Saturday. Dimer HE Shattuck of Rutland and others visited. Billy Sunday services were attended Thursday. Charles McBurnie left Strathmore Mills for a Boston post. Homer Allen was elected C H S hockey captain as they beat Watertown 40. Harry Carroll's hospital treatment ended. he is able to go out. A large turnout attended Thursday night dance at the Concord armory despite the cold. Union church Men’s Club will hear a lecture on Over the Scenic Highway next Friday. Rev. Daniel W. Cronin left Friday for an indefinite West trip, hoping to improve ill health. mae
The annual concert takes place at Association Hall Friday evening January 26. Newell's orchestra has been engaged to provide the music. Advance ticket sales are strong and a good attendance is expected.
Next Friday afternoon Mrs. Jessie D Hodder superintendent of the Woman's Reformatory will address the West Concord Woman's club. She is a leading figure in the reform movement and directs the Philanthropy committee chaired by Mrs. C B Adams.
Herbert Mills visited relatives in Bedford while St. Michael's church plans its annual parish reunion. Miss Molly Jordan joined Schrafft's Chocolate Co. in Boston. The Armory dance in Concord drew a large Bedford crowd. Tip-Top Snap. Fastener Co. reports extensive business and employment for many Bedford residents. Eastern Star members held a whist social at the Pfieffer home. Local politics loom with vacancies on boards. overall conditions described as satisfactory.
The New England Fox Hunters club wrapped up a winter meet with 12 pelts and two full kills across the week. On Saturday five hunters with nine dogs failed to score but drove three foxes to ground at White Rabbit swamp. Participants included E Wallin Providence R I and R L with Jack Newton Centre, Walter Hasenfus Newton Centre with Maidie, Byron A Russell Lexington with Diamond Jumbo and Lady, F B Maynard Boston with a dog, and W H Simonds with Miner. The group reported plenty of excitement and three foxes started in one afternoon as hunts were merry throughout the week.
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